What’s really in those Hot Dogs?
July 4, 2012 11:00 AM 
Hot dogs and the Fourth of July. There’s nothing better than spending the holiday outdoors waiting for another sizzling hot wiener to come off the grill, am I right? And the best part about eating hot dogs — other than the fact that they’re delicious — is that we’re able to enjoy them despite not really knowing exactly what’s in them.
So to clear things up, and hopefully not burst your hot dog-loving bubble, here are some of the common ingredients found in hot dogs:
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According to a recent survey on Americans’ favorite hot dog toppings, mustard is #1 followed by ketchup, onions, relish, and chili. Here’s what some Mike and Tricia listeners told us on our Facebook Wall about how they like to top their dog with. How do you like your hot dog? Let me know in the “leave a comment” box below.
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